to break the barrier
01
to forcefully open or destroy something that is blocking the way
例子
The floodwaters broke the barrier of sandbags, flooding the town.
洪水冲破了沙袋的屏障，淹没了城镇。
02
to overcome a difficult limit, challenge, or restriction, that prevents progress or understanding
例子
The conference helped break down barriers in international business relationships.
这次会议有助于在国际商业关系中打破障碍。
